{"id":223105,"date":"2026-09-21T17:53:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T07:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/?p=223105"},"modified":"2026-09-21T17:53:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T07:53:34","slug":"scouting-notes-2026-talent-league-grand-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2026\/09\/21\/scouting-notes-2026-talent-league-grand-final\/","title":{"rendered":"Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League Grand Final"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>GIPPSLAND Power broke through to secure their first premiership since 2005 on Saturday, kicking away to a 35-point over Dandenong Stingrays in the Talent League Grand Final. Victorious co-captain <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"164988\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/cody-templeton\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cody Templeton<\/a> was named best on ground having bagged five goals alongside star teammate <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"165019\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/wil-malady\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wil Malady<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In what was an entertaining all-Country clash at Whitten Oval, the Power trailed at half time but broke the game open with seven goals in the third term, and another five after that to flex their scoring firepower. Plenty of budding draftees caught the eye across each age group, including several tied to Hawthorn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt; <strong>Match report: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2026\/09\/19\/power-surge-helps-gippsland-break-21-year-drought\/\">Power surge helps Gippsland break 21-year drought<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GIPPSLAND POWER 2.2 | 4.6 | 11.8 | 16.10 (106)<\/strong><br><strong>DANDENONG STINGRAYS 3.2 | 5.7 | 8.7 | 10.11 (71)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GOALS:<\/strong><br><strong>Gippsland Power:<\/strong>&nbsp;W. Malady 5, C. Templeton 5, K. Boi 2, L. Macumber 2, C. Dent, A. Finsterer<br><strong>Dandenong Stingrays:&nbsp;<\/strong>A. Sousa 2, K. Sullivan 2, M. Toner 2, B. Carroll, D. Linden, F. Marsh, M. Prasad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BEST:<\/strong><br><strong>Gippsland Power:<\/strong>&nbsp;C. Templeton, J. Burgiel, W. Malady, X. Ladbrook, O. Henwood, K. Boi<br><strong>Dandenong Stingrays:<\/strong>&nbsp;G. Kennedy, A. Sousa, M. Toner, M. Prasad, B. Carroll, J. Phillips<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gippsland-Power-flag-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-223094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gippsland-Power-flag-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gippsland-Power-flag-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gippsland-Power-flag-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gippsland-Power-flag-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gippsland-Power-flag-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gippsland-Power-flag-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gippsland-Power-flag-32x21.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gippsland Power with the 2026 Talent League premiership cup | Image Credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"t7_match_result match-result-comparison rmc-block is-match-preview\">\n<div class='match-result_legend'><ul><li>Team<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Gippsland Power<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/gippsland-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Dandenong Stingrays<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/dandenong-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>GIPPSLAND POWER:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#4 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"210047\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/levi-macumber\/\" target=\"_blank\">Levi Macumber<\/a><br><strong>Small Forward | 177cm | 01\/06\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats: <\/strong>10 disposals, 5 inside 50s, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is almost no stopping Macumber once he decides to take off and launch towards goal, backing his speed and dare in the front half. His pace proved difficult to handle in several audacious bursts, as the eye-catching small forward connected up the ground and stormed back towards the big sticks. He kicked two goals in open play and hit the post with another attempt on the run, popping up in moments of pure instinct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#6 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"184102\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/judd-burgiel\/\" target=\"_blank\">Judd Burgiel<\/a><br><strong>Midfielder | 179cm | 04\/06\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats: <\/strong>29 disposals, 6 clearances, 9 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Burgiel was Gippsland\u2019s main man in midfield, capping off a sensational end to the season. His burst speed and willingness to take the game forward were once again central to his damage factor, on top of leading the Power&#8217;s disposal tally. Burgiel also led the game for contested and uncontested possessions, burrowing in at the contest and working hard on the outside. While his ball use could do with a touch of polish, there is little questioning Burgiel&#8217;s ability to set the tone at the source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#7 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"189382\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/keenan-boi\/\" target=\"_blank\">Keenan Boi<\/a> <strong>(Hawthorn NGA)<\/strong><br><strong>Small Forward\/Midfielder | 177cm | 03\/11\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats: <\/strong>13 disposals, 6 tackles, 4 clearances, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It took over 10 minutes for either side to break the deadlock, and it was Boi who managed to do so. A phenomenal bit of one-on-one craft was required, as the shrewd small protected the drop zone with his body and marked before running into the open square. He otherwise lacked his usual killer instinct at times, but was dangerous when working up the ground and attacking with his speed and low drilling kicks. With Gippsland maintaining fresh legs on a warm day, Boi even earned an extended run on-ball. His tackling was typically robust and he ended up with a second goal in the final term, taking his moment on the end of a slick transitional passage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-GP-Keenan-Boi-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-223139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-GP-Keenan-Boi-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-GP-Keenan-Boi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-GP-Keenan-Boi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-GP-Keenan-Boi-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-GP-Keenan-Boi-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-GP-Keenan-Boi-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-GP-Keenan-Boi-32x21.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keenan Boi celebrates the first goal in the grand final | Image Credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#10 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"164988\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/cody-templeton\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cody Templeton<\/a><br><strong>Forward\/Midfielder | 180cm | 01\/01\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats: <\/strong>19 disposals, 5 marks, 5 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those in the Gippsland program can hardly speak higher of Templeton and his big-game ability, so it was only fitting he would be named the best player afield in a Grand Final win. Along with <strong>Wil Malady<\/strong>, he booted five goals and helped break the game open with his scoring output. The co-captain finished well in open play and was a viable leading target, while also showing his value as a powerful burst midfielder. Templeton\u2019s physical nature and willingness to take on the big moments helped forge the crowning achievement of his top-age year. The talent and temperament are there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#16 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"210048\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/oscar-henwood\/\" target=\"_blank\">Oscar Henwood<\/a><br><strong>Midfielder\/Forward | 185cm | 11\/06\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats: <\/strong>18 disposals, 5 marks, 7 tackles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A timely inclusion on the back of his mandatory 21-day concussion layoff, Henwood played with a blend of class and determination. He showed great poise to use the ball effectively by hand and foot, looking particularly stylish on his favoured left side. The bottom-ager\u2019s competitiveness came to the fore with his pressure acts and dogged tackling, along with a couple of hard contest splits. At this early stage, he could be a talent Tasmania rues not jumping at early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#17 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"210049\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/leo-stephenson\/\" target=\"_blank\">Leo Stephenson<\/a><br><strong>Wing | 183cm | 08\/07\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats: <\/strong>10 disposals, 3 marks, 5 tackles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stephenson made a bright start to proceedings and was dynamic in his customary wing role. The bottom-ager looked to take ground as he connected the lines, working hard to be an outlet from defence before launching forward. While guilty of blazing away at times, his intent and directness helped put Gippsland on the front foot. Stephenson&#8217;s closing speed was terrific on the defensive end, often charging full-tilt at opponents to shut them down. He&#8217;s a goer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#27 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"194448\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/charlie-fischer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Charlie Fischer<\/a> <strong>(Hawthorn NGA)<\/strong><br><strong>Defender | 179cm | 07\/04\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats: <\/strong>14 disposals, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another athletic bottom-ager at Gippsland&#8217;s disposal, Fischer&#8217;s spring and speed made him difficult to contain in each phase of the game. While erratic at times and prone to an error or two, he played on instinct and that often led him to rebound the ball dangerously. His slick turn of foot made him a nightmare to shut down, while his strong leap helped to relieve pressure inside defensive 50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-GP-Charlie-Fischer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-223132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-GP-Charlie-Fischer-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-GP-Charlie-Fischer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-GP-Charlie-Fischer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-GP-Charlie-Fischer-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-GP-Charlie-Fischer-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-GP-Charlie-Fischer-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-GP-Charlie-Fischer-32x21.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Charlie Fischer was dynamic in defence | Image Credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#33 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"165019\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/wil-malady\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wil Malady<\/a><br><strong>Tall Forward | 190cm | 12\/10\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats: <\/strong>11 disposals, 7 marks, 5 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Long known as a prospect with game-breaking ability, Malady proved as much in his final game of junior footy. After <strong>Darcy Szerszyn <\/strong>helped nullify his impact in the opening half, the dynamic forward kicked five goals thereafter, including three in a row to tear the third quarter apart. He was difficult to stop on the lead with his raw speed and smarts, along with the ability to extend and mark the ball out in front. Malady ended up with four contested grabs and competed typically hard in the air. He converted some tough set shots from distance and was dangerous in open play with that patented athleticism. He&#8217;s a nightmare matchup, and one with top-10 worthy talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#40 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"184107\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/xavier-ladbrook-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Xavier Ladbrook<\/a><br><strong>Key Defender | 201cm | 16\/10\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats: <\/strong>17 disposals, 8 marks, 5 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ladbrook has been outstanding with a move back to defence post-championships, and was once again his side\u2019s leading interceptor. Boasting physical gifts like his speed, reach and agility, the talented tall complimented those traits with his footballing smarts. Ladbrook consistently made early reads and was mobile enough to act on them, getting into great positions behind the ball to either intercept in the air or off hands. He used his momentum to generate forward flow on the rebound and had no right to step around opponents as easily as he did at times. He&#8217;s certainly unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#45 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"210053\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/henry-allsop\/\" target=\"_blank\">Henry Allsop<\/a> <strong>(Hawthorn NGA)<\/strong><br><strong>Key Defender | 198cm | 07\/08\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats: <\/strong>11 disposals, 6 marks, 6 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning off the likes of Ladbrook and <strong>Clancy Snell<\/strong>, Allsop has had quite the education in Gippsland&#8217;s defence. He was rock solid across the last line, thriving in the air and throughout his one-on-one duels. The bottom-ager reliably clunked intercept marks and played the percentages when required, living up to his title as a defender. He also tackled hard and was able to not only repel from deep in the backline, but also help lock the ball in the Power&#8217;s front half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-DS-Gus-Kennedy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-223124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-DS-Gus-Kennedy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-DS-Gus-Kennedy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-DS-Gus-Kennedy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-DS-Gus-Kennedy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-DS-Gus-Kennedy-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-DS-Gus-Kennedy-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-DS-Gus-Kennedy-32x21.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gus Kennedy led Dandenong from the front | Image Credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DANDENONG STINGRAYS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#3 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"164980\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/gus-kennedy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gus Kennedy<\/a><br><strong>Defender\/Midfielder | 186cm | 21\/02\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats: <\/strong>14 disposals, 4 marks, 4 tackles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kennedy often found himself going head-to-head with opposition captain Templeton and had plenty of his own wins despite the end result. His intercept work was exceptional, often occupying a high line and cutting off the ball with a safe pair of hands. From there, Kennedy distributed cleanly by foot and made assured decisions all around the ground. A competitor with game-changing power, he was thrown into the midfield in the final term but couldn\u2019t quite drag his side home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#4 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"164976\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/marcus-prasad\/\" target=\"_blank\">Marcus Prasad<\/a><br><strong>Small Forward\/Midfielder | 167cm | 23\/03\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats: <\/strong>21 disposals, 6 tackles, 6 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Labelled Dandenong\u2019s \u201cenergizer bunny\u201d by coach <strong><em>Nick Cox<\/em><\/strong><em>, <\/em>Prasad provided his patented pressure, ground level craft and creativity in tight spaces. Blending fierce tackles with sharp evasive work of his own, the diminutive forward attempted to twist and turn into areas where he could hurt Gippsland. His end product was tested under pressure, but Prasad stepped up to slot a huge goal on the run in term three and wasn\u2019t afraid to engage in plenty of niggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#6 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"165018\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/mitch-toner\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mitch Toner<\/a><br><strong>Forward | 186cm | 16\/01\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats: <\/strong>14 disposals, 3 marks, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toner bubbled away and looked at one point like he could be the difference between the two sides. He simply made things happen inside 50, proving a capable marking target on the lead and with his strength in one-on-one battles. Toner finished his chances well and brought others into the play, showcasing great hands and an eye for the big moments. His sheer power was difficult to defend and made him one of Dandenong&#8217;s most likely scoring avenues all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#7 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"187519\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/andrio-sousa\/\" target=\"_blank\">Andrio Sousa<\/a><br><strong>Midfielder\/Wing | 182cm | 11\/08\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats: <\/strong>18 disposals, 7 marks, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are few more electric players than Sousa at his best. The lightly-built midfielder was incredibly good at escaping traffic, driving his legs and stepping into space effortlessly. He was ultra-clean at ground level, which gave him that extra bit of time to assess whether to take ground or dish off to a teammate under pressure. Sousa also hit the scoreboard with a pair of goals and was arguably his side\u2019s most threatening player with ball in hand. He&#8217;s coming with a bolt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-DS-Andrio-Sousa-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-223121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-DS-Andrio-Sousa-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-DS-Andrio-Sousa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-DS-Andrio-Sousa-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-DS-Andrio-Sousa-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-DS-Andrio-Sousa-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-DS-Andrio-Sousa-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1909-DS-Andrio-Sousa-32x21.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Andrio Sousa showed his speed | Image Credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#8 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"183988\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/wil-antrobus\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wil Antrobus<\/a><br><strong>Defender\/Wing | 182cm | 18\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats: <\/strong>19 disposals, 4 marks, 7 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antrobus once again showcased the pinpoint distributive skills which have him in draft conversations. The Stingrays superboot proved capable of launching kick-ins to the wing or hitting up safer options, but the former is what makes him so dangerous. He ended up venturing further afield where he could deal even more damage and ran out the game on a wing. Pleasingly, he showed some of his defensive wares and was tough when required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#9 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"194459\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/dylan-linden\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dylan Linden<\/a><br><strong>Tall Forward | 191cm | 18\/02\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats: <\/strong>11 disposals, 5 marks, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a shame that Linden only ended up with one goal, because his efforts throughout the day deserved more. Whether presenting hard up the ground or flinging himself at the ball inside 50, the over-ager played with great desperation and energy. Not only was he a marking target, but also a valuable pressure player whose team-first approach helped set up scoring chances for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#11 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"183982\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/jackson-phillips-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jackson Phillips<\/a><br><strong>Wing\/Midfielder | 182cm | 30\/01\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats: <\/strong>20 disposals, 5 marks, 4 clearances<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having started out on the wing, where he may well fit in at the next level, Phillips made an impact when shifted on-ball. He prised three centre clearances and impressed with his slick lateral movement all day, fooling&nbsp;would-be tacklers with his deft feints and side-steps. 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